5 chapters across the catalog
Kathy Hochul Transition, Cuomo "Grope Line" Comments
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to take over as New York's first female governor, promising to end the "toxic work environment" of the Cuomo era. The hosts also discuss Attorney General Letitia James's report, which included the phrase "working a grope line" to describe Cuomo's behavior at public events. They reflect on the Cuomo family legacy and the fall of Mario Cuomo's sons.
Miami-Dade County, Ventilators Found in Trash Heap
A local news report from Miami-Dade County discovered hundreds of brand-new, shrink-wrapped medical ventilators dumped at a landfill. The hosts recall the early pandemic desperation for ventilators and criticize the massive waste of taxpayer money, noting that the machines were never used.
Andrew Cuomo and the 2016 Democratic Primary Speculation
Speculation regarding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's potential 2016 presidential run is explored, with the hosts suggesting he is being groomed as a more "electable" alternative to Elizabeth Warren. They also touch on the political legacy of Mario Cuomo and the Democratic Party's perceived need for a female candidate.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is being positioned as a potential 2016 candidate, possibly as an alternative to Elizabeth Warren or Hillary Clinton. The hosts discuss the political history of the Cuomo family and the Democratic Party's perceived need for a female candidate.
Political Rhetoric and the Truth-to-Power Ratio
The hosts examine political catchphrases used by the Democratic Party, such as "gravitas" and "speaking truth to power." They trace the origins of the "truth to power" phrase back to a 1955 Quaker pamphlet and its later use by Anita Hill. Adam Curry jokingly proposes a "Truth-to-Power Ratio" (TPR) as a metric for measuring political authenticity.
